How to iron polyester?

The invention of the artificial material “polyester” made it possible to create clothes that practically do not deform with time, always keep a neat appearance and do not fade under the influence of ultraviolet rays. However, during transportation, outerwear made of this material often creases and the question arises: how to iron polyester?

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Basic rules for the care of things made of polyester

After buying clothes, read the information on the labels on the inside of the product. If you have purchased a quality and branded item, then the manufacturer will indicate all safe methods for caring for it:

• Is polyester washable in a washing machine;
• how to iron things from polyester;
• how to dry this thing.

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Basic rules for washing

Before you decide to wash the polyester in the washing machine, be sure to pay attention to the label, which will show a bowl of water indicating the temperature. If a palm is shown above the bowl, then only hand wash is recommended. However, it is better to wash a coat or a voluminous jacket in a washing machine.

Observe the following rules:

1. All products made of polyester are washed at a temperature not exceeding 40 ° C, since in hot water this material is stretched, discolored and may acquire a gray tint.
2. All clothes made from this fabric can only be washed with bright items.

Important! Do not use bleach when washing light polyester products.

1. Before washing, empty your pockets and turn it inside out. Set the mode for such products as “Hand wash” or “Delicate mode”. Set the temperature indicated on the product label.
2. If the insulation is synthetic winterizer, use a gentle detergent, such as “Weasel”, “Vorsinka”, etc.
3. If the insulation in the jacket is fluff and feather, use a liquid detergent, as grains of powder will not be well rinsed out of the product. We recommend throwing a couple of tennis balls into the washing machine so that the fluff and feather do not stray into lumps.
4. After washing, rinse the jacket twice: first in non-spin mode, and then set the delicate spin.
5. To make the raincoat, jacket or coat made of polyester less dirty as a result of socks, add a little during the last rinse antistatic.
6. To prevent the washing of the polyester jacket from affecting the volume of the item, add conditioner.

Important! If “hand wash” is indicated on the product label, it should also be rinsed twice in the same modes.

1. Wash the down jacket separately from other things, since the insulation from the water will swell and the thing will occupy the entire space of the drum.
2. When washing a polyester jacket by hand, first draw warm water into the bathroom and then dilute the detergents for gentle washing in it. If the jacket has a bright color, then use a special tool for synthetics.
3. You do not need to pre-soak a polyester product, most heaters do not tolerate this procedure well. Particularly contaminated places are best rubbed with a brush.

Important! Before washing, fasten outerwear on all buttons and locks, even better - pack in a laundry bag, if any.

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How to dry things made of polyester?

After washing the polyester jacket is completed:

1. Remove the item from the machine.
2. Squeeze it lightly with your hands.
3. Pat dry with a bath towel to absorb most of the moisture.
4. Hang on your shoulders.
5. To avoid ironing, manually straighten all the folds.

Important! Dry things away from heaters and away from direct sunlight, as burned spots may remain on the polyester. While drying the down jacket, periodically sort and straighten the fluff with your hands so that it does not go astray. At the same time, from time to time it is necessary to turn the product upside down so that it remains voluminous and smooth.

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How to iron a polyester jacket?

The effectiveness of smoothing polyester items will depend on what other fibers are part of the fabric. Find this information on clothing labels. Before you pat a jacket made of polyester, be sure to read them!

When using the iron, follow these instructions:

1. Wet the product in cold water (if the clothes were not washed).
2. Gently wring the item and wait until the fabric dries a little.
3. Turn the clothes inside out and set the iron adjuster to “Silk” mode.

Important! If a small piece of cloth is attached to the product, use it as a prototype to select the optimum ironing temperature.

1. Start ironing the jacket without lining the fabric. Place wet gauze or a damp cotton towel under the iron to prevent material damage.
2. If with such processing the thing still looks wrinkled, then it is necessary to iron it from the outside. Use wet gauze to prevent damage to the fabric.
3. Before smoothing the folds, check the behavior of the polyester in an inconspicuous part of the product, for example, on the back of the turn-down collar. To smooth out jammed areas, carefully increase the temperature of the iron.
4. After ironing, hang the jacket on your shoulders and let it hang for about 2 hours at room temperature. The product should dry and take the desired shape.

Steaming

Another way to iron the polyester is to use an iron with a vertical steam mode, and then the process will give you pleasure and take a few minutes.

Procedure:

1. Hang a coat or jacket on your shoulders.
2. Select an ironing mode suitable for delicate fabrics.
3. Begin steaming by holding the appliance a few centimeters from the product.
4. Move from top to bottom: steam your back first, then the sleeves, shoulders and front of the product. Smooth the collar last.

Important! With steam treatment, you can not only smooth the polyester, give the product a more neat appearance, but also remove unpleasant odors.

Folk way to smooth a polyester jacket

This method is used by our grandmothers when they need to smooth clothes without any household appliances:

1. Hang a jacket or cloak on your shoulders.
2. Fasten the product to all buttons.
3. Take the item to the bathroom and smooth it slightly with wet hands.
4. Turn on the boiling water and let it flow from the tap for 10-15 minutes, while closing the door to the room tightly. Steam straightens all folds. The main thing is that the clothes are in the bathroom enough time.
5. After the item is smoothed out, place it in a normal room so that it dries and takes on its final neat appearance.

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If you decide not to experiment at home, then use the latter method - take the jacket to dry cleaning. The caring hands of professionals will bring your favorite jacket in a flawless look and it will serve you for many, many years to come.